The Nevada Conservatory Theatre opens its 2015-2016 season Sept. 18 with Quiara Alegria Hudes's "Water by the Spoonful" - winner of the 2012 Pulitzer Prize - in the UNLV Black Box Theatre. Christopher Edwards directs.
When a young Puerto Rican man returns home from Iraq, he discovers his family members in turmoil. Through the strength of family and the community of chat rooms, we see his "search for human connection in a harsh and destabilizing world" (Time).
Edwards is a UNLV alumnus and has directed past NCT productions, including Seven Guitars and Arcadia. He is a director, actor, and educator who worked 14 years with the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival as associate artistic director and director of education. He has worked in regional theaters across the country, as well as internationally.
The cast includes Jesse Bourque as Elliot Ortiz; Equity Actor Rayme Cornell as Odessa Ortiz; Jasmine Mahews as Yazmine Ortiz; Ryan Dougherty as Fountainhed (John); Equity Actor Ranney Lawrence as Chutes&Ladders (Clayton "Buddy" Wilkie); Kaylin Yeung as Orangutan (Madeleine Mays); and Ashkhan Aref as a Ghost/Professor Aman/a policeman.
The production and design team includes scenic designer Florentina Lee, lighting designer Javier Moreno-Bothwell, sound designer/engineer Spencer Williams, costume designer Mallory Ward, technical director Hannah D'Elia, and production stage manager Jade Cagalawan.
Show Dates/Times
- 8 p.m. Sept. 18, 19, 24, 25, and 26
- 2 p.m. Sept. 20 and 27
Tickets
$16.50 general and $10 students. 10 percent off for children under 18 years of age.
For tickets or additional information, visit the Performing Arts Center website or call 702-895-ARTS (2787).
